Charles McGregor (September 1, 1922 – August 11, 1996) was an American actor, best known for his role as Fat Freddie in Super Fly. McGregor served twenty-eight years in a number of state prisons for two murders.[1] During the 1970s, he became an actor and played supporting roles in several blaxploitation films. After his film career, he toured the United States and went to junior high schools and high schools, counseling children on the dangers of crime, drugs and prison. In 1980, he married Carolyn Pryor. He wrote his autobiography, called Up From the Walking Dead: The Charles McGregor Story with Sharon Sopher.

Charles McGregor
Born
Charles McGregor

(1922-09-01)September 1, 1922
New York City, New York, United States
DiedAugust 11, 1996(1996-08-11) (aged 73)
Years active1971–1977
SpouseCarolyn Pryor (1980–1996)

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1971 The French Connection 'Baldy' Uncredited
1971 Born to Win Lethal Messenger
1972 The Ringer Advertising Executive
1972 Come Back Charleston Blue 'Fatback', The Bartender
1972 Super Fly Freddie 'Fat Freddie'
1972 Across 110th Street 'Chink'
1973 Gordon's War Jim, Drug Dealer On Subway Station Platform Uncredited
1973 Hell Up in Harlem Himself
1974 Blazing Saddles Charlie
1974 Three the Hard Way Charley
1975 That's the Way of the World Mantan
1975 Take a Hard Ride Cloyd
1975 Aaron Loves Angela 'Duke'
1977 The Baron The Cokeman
1977 Andy Warhol's Bad Detective Hughes (final film role)

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  1. ^ Pasts Imperfect New York Daily News (October 14, 1987)
  2. ^ "Charles McGregor : Biography". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-12-12.
  3. ^ [1] [dead link]
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